Slow Mover

Angie McMahon

About Slow Mover

"Slow Mover" is a song written and performed by Australian singer Angie McMahon. The song was released in October 2017 as McMahon's debut single and lead from her debut studio album Salt (2019). The song was certified gold in Australia in 2019. Upon release, McMahon said "'Slow Mover' is a song about putting energy into things that are worthwhile, and taking plenty of time to get to a good place. I'd spent a lot of time pining after love, but at this point my head was shifting, and what I actually wanted and needed was to pursue my music career. "The song polled at number 33 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2017. At the APRA Music Awards of 2019, the song was nominated for the "Rock Work of the Year" and "Song of the Year". 


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Friend, old friend, it's 4 AM
What are we doing in the street?
I don't want to buy fried chicken
I wish that I was going to sleep
And I don't want to kiss you
Underneath that flashing sign
What's the hurry? We're not ready
We've got plenty of time

Maybe you will get married
Maybe fall in love
Could you make me fall asleep
When you're holding me?
Try set me on fire
Try set me on fire
Try set me on

There's someone else but I twist all of
His words and he twists mine
So I'll have to let him go
We sometimes fit, but we always lie
And he thinks we could make it work
But only when he's drunk
You think you could help me swim
But I've already sunk

So maybe you'll get married
Maybe fall in love
Could you go on and fall asleep
When you're not holding me
Go get set on fire
Go get set on fire
Go get set on

Friend, I am a slow, slow mover
Friend, I am a slow, slow girl
Trying to be kind, kind, kinder
Crawling in another world

And maybe one day we'll get married
Maybe fall in love
Could you make me fall asleep
When you're holding me?
Try set me on fire
Try set me on fire
Try set me on fire
Try set me on fire
Try set me on fire
Try set me on fire
Try set me on

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Angie McMahon

Angie McMahon is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician from Melbourne. McMahon performed in a nine-piece soul band called The Fabric before beginning her solo career. She won a Telstra competition in 2013 to open for Bon Jovi on the Australian leg of their Because We Can tour. In 2017, McMahon won the Josh Pyke Partnership, releasing her debut single "Slow Mover" in the same year. She has since released the singles, "Missing Me", "Keeping Time", a cover of Neil Young's "Helpless", "Pasta", and "And I Am A Woman". Her debut album, Salt, was released in July 2019 and peaked at #5 on the ARIA Charts. more »

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Written by: Angela Mary McMahon

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Release Information
"Slow Mover" is a song performed by Australian singer-songwriter Angie McMahon. It was released as a single in November 2017.
Debut Album
The song was later included in McMahon's debut album, "Salt," which was launched in July 2019.
Reception
Upon release, "Slow Mover" gained significant critical acclaim and was chosen as the Triple J radio station's "Hottest 100" of 2017, placing at number 33.
Genre
"Slow Mover" falls into the Indie Rock genre, with a blend of folk and blues elements, making McMahon's sound unique and distinguishable.
Lyrical Themes
The lyrics of "Slow Mover" are known for their vulnerability and relatability. McMahon sings about her experiences with anxiety, expectations, and self-doubt, providing comfort to listeners who may be going through similar pains and struggles.
Musical Construction
McMahon's powerful vocals are accompanied by minimalist but impactful guitar. The song’s tempo does justice to its name, starting slow and gradually building up in intensity and volume to mirror the emotional trajectory of the lyrics.
Performances
McMahon has performed "Slow Mover" at various venues and festivals, including the popular Australian music festival, Splendour in the Grass.
Recognition
Apart from the Triple J poll, "Slow Mover" also gained McMahon recognition by earning her a nomination for Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year at the Australian Independent Records Associations Awards in 2018.
Influence
McMahon has mentioned artists such as Bruce Springsteen and Alanis Morissette as influences for her music. Fans of those genres might find a familiar tone in "Slow Mover."
Accompanying Music Video
The music video for "Slow Mover" was released in January 2018. The video, directed by Bec Capp, further amplifies the meaning of the song with visuals portraying McMahon in different environments, symbolizing her journey as an artist and human being.

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